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Functional Skills

ICT – Entry Level 3

Assessor Pack The following documents are included in this assessment pack:

• Mark schemes and guidance.

• Instructions for Assessors in conducting the assessment.

• Coverage grid.

Assessment Code: FSIE3SA/P

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Guidance for Assessors

Task Format

The task is on-demand and paper-based but learners will complete the task on a computer and submit printouts or paste screen shots into a single document and print out all the evidence together at the end as the final evidence for marking. Adapting the task

The task has been designed in a way that enables centres to adapt it to meet local needs. This means that centres may adapt the context of a task. For example centres may change the stimulus material, names and type of events but not the purpose or audience of a task. Where centres adapt a task they must use the mark scheme provided by Gateway Qualifications.

Time allowed

Learners should be allowed up to 1 hour to complete the task. If unforeseen technical difficulties arise, the centre may use its discretion on extending the time limit for learners but this must be documented.

Resources

A PC must be made available to each learner on a 1:1 basis. Learners will need access to a printer and suitable software to complete the task. It is the responsibility of the centre to ensure that appropriate hardware and software are available to learners. Hole punches and treasury tags must be made available by the centre to collate printouts. Preparation

It is recommended that the ratio of learners to printers is no more than 10:1. Centres must set up a separate user area (on computers or servers used by learners) for each learner sitting the task. These user areas must not be accessible to learners at any time other than during the assessment. Learners must not be able to save files produced during the assessment in a central location where anyone can access them. Each user area must be allocated sufficient storage space to allow learners to save their work. The secure data files required for the task will be made available via the QuartzWeb portal. Only the data files should be saved in the separate user area and not the assessment paper. It is not acceptable to store secure data files in a shared area or in a central location where anyone can access them.

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http://www.edexcel.com/quals/func-skills/ict/Pages/Documents.aspx


Centres must ensure that data files are in a format accessible to each learner. The files should be downloaded, tested for compatibility with the software to be used by learners and then copied into learners’ secure test user areas. Learners must not be given access to data files prior to, or at any time outside the official time allocated to the completion of the task. Learners must have sufficient workspace to allow them unrestricted access to the computer and to carry out non-computer activities such as checking and collating their printouts. The workstations should be arranged to prevent learners viewing each other’s work.

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In Preparation for the Task:

• Candidates should be allowed up to 1 hour 15 minutes to complete the task.

• The data files listed below must be available on portable media (such as USB memory stick). Each candidate should have their own portable media. Centres should contact Gateway Qualifications if there is any difficulty in doing this. Data files

o E3contacts o E3costs o E3Leaflet o E3Farminfo o E3Safety o E3Pupils

• The computer system must be switched off for candidates to perform the task in Part 1a.

• Candidates must use a password to access their user area. This password may be given.

• Email must be used during this task.

• The default software settings for page orientation should be set as portrait. The assessor must prepare this email message and send it to candidates

Content of email for Part 1 task c

Note for assessors regarding Part 3 task b and d, e-mail to Care Manager at the

school – this e-mail will remain in draft and should not be sent.

Hello I need you to find some information to include in a leaflet for parents. On the USB memory stick, there are some files. You will need some of the information from the files to help produce the leaflet. Please reply to this email and let me know that you have found the files. Many thanks A Tutor SAMPLE


Before the Assessment

During the assessments, learners must only have access to the internet where required. It is the assessor’s responsibility to ensure that access to the internet is limited to the time required to complete relevant questions/tasks. Learners are required to have offline access to e-mail software. They will not be required to send emails, but must have access to suitable software which allows them to create an email, copy to more than one recipient and add attachment(s). Learners may bring a dictionary, pencil and ruler with them into the assessment room. No other materials are permitted (e.g. memory sticks, CDs, etc).

During the Assessment

During the assessment, learners must only have access to the files required for the assessment. The assessor:

• may read the task to learners.

• may respond to questions to explain difficult words.

• must not give solutions to any part of the task.

The assessor will be required to formally observe learners as part of the assessment process for parts of this paper.

Learner’s work will take the form of printouts. Each printout must bear the learner’s name, learner number and centre name. Any printout not clearly identified as instructed must not be marked. The assessor who is supervising should be conversant with the software and system to be used by learners to deal with technical difficulties that may arise. Learners must not have access to pre-prepared templates or other files during the assessment. Learners may move from their workstation (where the printer is in the same room) to collect their printouts from the printer. Communication between learners is not allowed at any time during the assessment.

Printing

Printers should be in the same room as the learners. If this is not possible, another responsible person should collect and deliver printouts to the learners. It is the responsibility of the centre to ensure correct ownership of each printout. All printouts must be secured together in the correct order to the inside left page of a coversheet using a treasury tag.

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There is no requirement to print in colour. However, adequate differentiation is needed on monochrome printouts, e.g. sectors of a pie chart can be distinguished. There is no limit to the number of time learners may print, although only final versions should be marked. After the Assessment

Centres must ensure that the learner work is saved and secure from unauthorised access. Centres should safeguard this work in case it is required to be reprinted. After the assessment, all learner work should be copied to a storage medium and kept secure by the Examinations Officer. If more than one session is held, any common user areas accessible to learners must be cleared of all work saved during the assessment immediately after each session. Learners’ user areas should be removed at the end of the assessment. Marking

Assessors must use the mark scheme to mark the task and record the result on the Candidate Record form. Working safely

The assessor must ensure that safe working practice occurs during the assessment. Leaners must make sure that they are sitting comfortably, and the workstation environment is free from hazards. The assessor may provide health and safety support and assistance during the assessment.

Contingency Planning

It is strongly recommended that:

● technical help is available during the test to deal with ‘computer crashes’, printer problems and other possible complications

● a number of ‘spare’ computers are available so as to allow learners to move to another machine if necessary

● alternative printing facilities are available for use if necessary ● up-to-date virus prevention measures are in place.

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Mark Scheme

QP Evidence Shows that the candidate has:

Criteria Mark Evidence type1

Pa

rt 1

a • accessed a computer system (this may involve logging on,

swiping right or any other appropriate action to start up the

computer)

• used an input device e.g. keyboard to enter password

1a

1b 1

1

b • used a given password or own password to open an email

account

3a 1

c • Selected, and opened the email from assessor, and read

the email message.

• replied to the email to say that they have found the files

8b/8a 8a

2

1

(Evidence likely to be assessor observation for Part 1a and b. Evidence should be an electronic record or a print-out of the email response for Part 1c)

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rt 2

a

b c

• found the file E3Costs from the memory stick

• opened the spreadsheet file

2b 2a

1 1

• entered the number of pupils for Year 6 as 20 6a 1

• Entered a formula in cell D13 to show the total cost

=SUM(D7:D12) for 2 marks Other correct formula such as D7+D8+D9+D10+D11+D12 (1 mark only)

6c

6c 2

• [Note: a mark for saving documents is recorded in part 6 second bullet point ]

• Printed the spreadsheet showing formulae

(Evidence likely to be assessor observation for the first two bullet points in Part 2a. Evidence should be an electronic record or a print-out of the spreadsheet showing formula for the remaining bullet points in Part 2a and c)

7a

1

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rt 3

a

b

• E3Contacts file found and opened 4a 1

• email address of Care Manager identified 1c 1

c • Draft email is addressed to the Care Manager

• The email shows the total cost

• E-mail message accurate and expressed with meaning

8b

8a 7b/7c

1 1

2

d • Email is printed (Evidence likely to be assessor observation

for the first bullet point in Part 3a. Evidence should be an

electronic record or a print-out of the e-mail for the

remaining bullet points in Part 2a b and c)

7a 1

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rt 4

a • layout of E3Leaflet is set to portrait 1e 1

b • An image from the file is selected (1 mark)

• the image shows the farmyard from E3FarmInfo (1

mark)

4a 5a

2

• An image of a horse is found from an internet search

(an image of something other than a horse obtained from an internet search 1 mark only)

4b 5a

2

c

• Inserted the image of a farm into the leaflet 5a 1

• Selected and inserted image of a horse into the leaflet (2)

• inserted image in an appropriate place, not obscuring text

(If an image of something other than a horse is inserted into the leaflet, 1 mark may be awarded in second bullet point)

5a

6b

2

1

• the day is changed to Monday 6a 1

• insert the time as 2 pm in the correct place 6a

6b 1

1

• Insert ‘pick potatoes’ in the list 6a 1

d • The flyer is formatted to make information stand out

Any 4 features used to improve appearance – eg Font, style, size, type, colour, alignment, borders (4 x 1 mark per feature used)

6a

4

e Maximum of 2 marks : 2 marks - text is correct and matches information given to learners. Leaflet as whole makes sense and parents can easily access the key information about the trip. 1 mark - one or two errors maximum which would not impact on parents’ understanding of the key information about the trip. 0 marks - information given does not match the information given, is not relevant and/or does not make sense.

(Evidence should be an electronic record and a print-out of the flyer showing changes and formatting for Parts 4 a to e)

7b,7c 2

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rt 5

a Open the file E3Safety and answer the questions by filling out the blanks.

1. Reduction of eye strain any one e.g. Take breaks; adjust screen tilt/brightness; look away often

2. Indicating that the sender was e.g. angry/shouting the words

3. Examples any one: To keep data secure; reduce the risk of being hacked

4. Any one from: Delete the contact/delete the message/ignore the message

4 correct responses – 2 marks 2-3 correct responses – 1 mark 0-1 correct responses – 0 marks

3b 8c

2

• answers printed.

(Evidence should be an electronic record and a print-out of the answer sheet)

7a 1

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rt 6

• All files closed and USB memory stick safely removed 2b 1

• At least 1 file saved by learner within the full task e.g Part

2b, or Part 5a as stated in the task

2a 1

• Computer correctly shut down

(Evidence likely to be assessor observation for Part 6 first and third bullet points. Evidence should be an electronic record or a screen print for second bullet point )

1a 1

Learner name:

Name of assessor observing:

Signature: Date:

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Using ICT Find and selecting

information Developing, presenting and communicating

information Total

1.a 1.b 1.c 1.d 1.e 2.a 2.b 3.a 3.b 4.a 4.b 5.a 6.a 6.b 6.c 7.a 7.b 7.c 8.a 8.b 8.c

Part 1

a 1 1 2

b 1 1

c 2 1 3

Part 2

a 1 1 1 2

5

c 1 1

Part 3

a 1

1

b 1

1

c

1 1 1 1 4

d 1 1

Part 4

a 1 1

b 1 1 2 4

c 3 3 1 7

d 4 4

e 1 1 2

Part 5

1 1

1 3

Part 6

1

1 1

3

1.a 1.b 1.c 1.d 1.e 2.a 2.b 3.a 3.b 4.a 4.b 5.a 6.a 6.b 6.c 7.a 7.b 7.c 8.a 8.b 8.c Total

Total 2 1 1 0 1 2 2 1 1 2 1 5 8 1 2 3 2 2 3 2 1 43

26% 18% 56% SAMPLE


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